A fantastic little find. Unassuming (and even a little tacky-looking) from the outside, it takes only a few minutes from stepping through the door to feel as if one is in France. Polite, friendly French staff, excellent and interesting food (I had bonito tartare with a mango, cucumber and avocado salad as a starter, for example, although they also do a number of French classics). The wine list is also rather impressive.
It's a shame for them that it's a little off the main drag, but it's only a short walk and only serves to make it feel more snug and special. Highly recommended.
Great French restuarant. Food is amazing and the venue is romantic and authentic. The food is well presented and most of the staff are French so gives you full experience. Unfortunately they closing soon as owner is retiring.
This is incredible value, exquisite food. Three courses of top quality food for £37. Cheese course for additional £9 and amazing cheeses. The camembert brulee entree was fantastic, as was the roast duck main. Also tried the wild boar terrine for entree. Superb. Service was impeccable, but not pretentious. Serves were generous. Real food, done well.
Quaint, cosy authentic French restaurant. Food never disappoints. Love the seasonal menus, combining traditional French cooking with creativity. The cheese selection is phenomenal. Friendly service always.
Great surroundings, service at a pace that worked, food almost met expectations. Between two of us the Trout dumplings starter and Paris-Brest were superb. The soup portion seemed incomplete and the chocolate pudding with the Mandarin sorbet didn't work.
The food was lovely, the service good and friendly. Shame they don't make their Kia with the correct wine like a French restaurant should!
Fantastique ! The food is divine and they ha e a very wide and delicious range of food available. The service is quick and the staff are great, very helpful. Great restaurant!
Ben B (Ben the Trainer)
+5
My wife is vegan and I am non-vegan, we both had excellent meals. We felt really well looked after, the staff were genuinely pleasant and thoughtful. Lovely proper French cuisine. Will definitely return and recommend it to others.
This is the only restaurant we've found in Reigate that feels like proper silver service. It is a rare gem.
They have been going strong for so many years and the reason they have lasted while so many others have come and gone is because they believe in service. I mean by this, proper customer service. They greet you at the door with grace, take your coats and hang them up, seat you at your table and put your napkin on your lap for you, then they treat you respectfully and give you time to read the menu.
They are accommodating with food choices, careful to please you at every turn. The food comes, in a slow French fashion (so you don't get indigestion from being rushed), and is as you would expect ...utterly delicious. Then the evening is paced as such until you leave, when they escort you out with your coats.
One expects it to be expensive. It is. It should be. You need to book in advance using their website. I hope you have a similar experience.
I enjoyed my first meal here last week and couldn't have had a better experience. The service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing, the food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect. I'm not going to get all foody and break down the dishes we had but in essence there was a great choice, it was cooked perfectly. I'd wholeheartedly recommend.
Stunning food and always pleasant staff. We take a lot of our visitors and friends there and it has always been enjoyed. As a side dish their potatoes dauphinois must not be missed. Small menu changed seasonally with everything cooked to perfection. A delight
Great place for family meals or romantic couples. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Reigate area .
Fabulous place to eat. Great food and drink with an excellent range of choice to cater for most. Nice adequate serving sizes without being either mean or oversized. Exceptional, friendly service, will definitely make a return visit. Spot on!
This is rightly considered one of the best French restaurants in Surrey. The ambience, food and service is absolutely excellent. The only place where they lose a star is the slightly higher than reasonable price tag. However, quality does come at a price and if you enjoy a good steak or a "proper" French meal, you won't regret an evening at La Barbe.
I was there last night, after having found a great offer for my friend and I on vouchercodes (call and book, mention the voucher called 'Hi Life'. Buy 1 meal get 1 free.). We got 21 or 22 pounds off the bill total.
The food and service and atmosphere were nothing short of excellent. This was a proper French restuarant, with a particular set of wines recommended to accompany each dish.
Prices were very fair and honest. Our waiter (who was also the manager) was a wonderful young French man who worked hard to ensure we enjoyed our evening and he had a bubbly and friendly personality...
What can I say, guys, apart from well done! And should I be in that area again I'll be dining with you for sure!
Kind regard to you all.
George
I dined at La Barbe last week after a long absence. I remembered the food being excellent then and my latest visit didn't disappoint. As the only authentic French restaurant for miles, it lives up to the expectation of the French flavours on the menu, including snails, but it is an option. Otherwise there is plenty on the list that would satisfy food lovers. The place is cosy and comfortable with attentive staff to attend to your needs. There are separate opened cubicles for an air of intimacy if you wish for a tete a tete with that special someone. Prices for set meals and drinks are reasonable. It is good for any occasion, but it is best to book to avoid being disappointed. Enjoy.
So nice in here!
We got a 3 course meal and the food is really nice and the waiters are very attentive, every time I wanted their attention they would be over within a second.
The only down side was the food took a little long but the food quality was worth it.
Will defiantly be back, soooo nice!!
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